Crochet Multi-purpose String Balls

This ball is truly versatile. It was inspired by my friend Jenny, who blogs at Heavenly Treasure. Initially, I planned to call it ‘fragrance balls’, however I realized it could be used for many other things. This is a fantastic project to use up those left over yarns.

 

Our sons have hijacked two of the string balls for play, I’m making one for my friend, and there are many more to make for all the closed spaces in our home. I’m going to be adding some essential oils on them and hanging them in the wardrobes and closets.

They could also be used as fragrance balls in the washing/drying machine. Or in the garbage container; that way, you just wash them when due

Or simply use them to tie your curtains when they’re open. Can you think of any other ways to use ’em?

 

 

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Materials
-Premier Home Cotton; medium 4; 60 gr, 96mtrs (colour- Valentine)
-3.5mm hook
-Stitch marker (I kinda prefer my hair pins)
-Fiberfill
-Needle

Abbreviation
-Sc- single crochet
-Sc2tog- single crochet 2 stitches together
-Sl st- slip stitch
-Ch- chain

Notes
– written in U.S terms
– pattern is worked in spiral
– worked in one piece
– always insert stitch marker in last stitch so you know your next starting stitch.

First ball
Form magic ring
Round 1: sc 8 in ring
Round 2: 2sc in each stitch (16)
Round 3-4: sc in each stitch around (16)
Round 5: *sc in 1st stitch, 2sc in next* repeat ** 8 times (24)
Round 6-8: sc in each stitch around (24)
Round 9: *sc in 1st, sc2tog in next* repeat ** 8 times (16)
Round 10-11: sc in each stitch around (16)
(stuff ball. keep stuffing till you fasten off)
Round 12: sc2tog 8 times
Round 13: sc3tog 3 times
Chain 34

Second ball
Sl st in 3rd ch from hook (insert stitch marker in the center. See photo below)
Round 1: sc 8 in ring
Round 2: Turn, 2sc in each stitch around (16)
Round 3-4: sc in each stitch around (16)
Round 5: *sc in 1st stitch, 2sc in next* repeat ** 8 times (24)
Round 6-8: sc in each stitch around (24)
Round 9: *sc in 1st, sc2tog in next* repeat ** 8 times (16)
Round 10-11: sc in each stitch around (16)
(stuff ball. keep stuffing till you fasten off)
Round 12: sc2tog 8 times
Round 13: sc3tog 3 times
Fasten off, weave in ends.

 

 

 

 

 

 

So, I’m using my string balls for fragrance. What will you do with yours?